SSC GD Constable previous year question
A person loses 35 percent on selling a book for Rs. 2860. At what price should he sell the book to earn a profit of 20 percent?
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Correct answer: (D) Rs. 5280
CP = 2,860/0.65 = 4,400. SP for 20% profit = 4,400×1.2 = ₹5,280.
हिंदी में प्रश्न
एक व्यक्ति को 2860 रुपए में एक पुस्तक बेचने पर 35 प्रतिशत की हानि होती है। 20 प्रतिशत का लाभ अर्जित करने के लिए उसे पुस्तक को किस मूल्य पर बेचना चाहिए?
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सही उत्तर: (D) 5460 रुपए
CP = 2,860/0.65 = 4,400. SP for 20% profit = 4,400×1.2 = ₹5,280.
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